You cannot push anyone up the ladder unless he is willing to climb.

There is no class so pitiably wretched as that which possesses money and nothing else.

The men who have succeeded are men who have chosen one line and stuck to it.

The average person puts only 25% of his energy and ability into his work. The world takes off its hat to those who put in more than 50% of their capacity, and stands on its head for those few and far between souls who devote 100%.

People who are unable to motivate themselves must be content with mediocrity, no matter how impressive their other talents.

Mr. Morgan buys his partners; I grow my own.

I resolved to stop accumulating and begin the infinitely more serious and difficult task of wise distribution.

Every act you have ever performed since the day you were born was performed because you wanted something.

Concentration is my motto - first honesty, then industry, then concentration.

And while the law of competition may be sometimes hard for the individual, it is best for the race, because it ensures the survival of the fittest in every department.

If you want to be happy, set a goal that commands your thoughts, liberates your energy, and inspires your hopes.